Arts and Crafts Events
- Saturday 10th August, 9:00am - Until Saturday 19th October, 5:00pm
New Brewery Arts, Brewery Court, Cricklade Street, GL7 1JH
British tapestry artist Jilly Edwards weaves abstract canvases that are a celebration of colour and tone.
- Thursday 26th September, 10:00am - Until Saturday 28th September, 4:30pm
Westpoint Exeter, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, EX5 1DJ
From 26th – 28th September 2024, the highly anticipated family fun event for creatives is returning to Westpoint Exeter once again!
- Saturday 28th September 10:30am until 3:30pm
Somerset Rural Life Museum, Chilkwell Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8DB
Learn to create an artwork in needlefelt responding to Somerset’s endangered species.
- Sunday 29th September 10:00am until 4:00pm
Somerset Rural Life Museum, Chilkwell Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8DB
Join artist and metalworker Jacky Oliver for this introduction to the technique of casting using pewter in a cuttlefish bone.
- Friday 4th October - Until Sunday 13th October
Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham, GL50 1SD
Contemporary craft and design at The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival 2024
- Saturday 5th October 10:00am until 1:00pm
Somerset Rural Life Museum, Chilkwell Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8DB
Join artist Kate Lynch for this half-day workshop exploring the techniques used in creating expressive charcoal drawings.
- Sunday 6th October 9:30am until 6:00pm
Somerset Rural Life Museum, Chilkwell Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8DB
Join willow artist, Sarah LeBreton, for a workshop using ancient English techniques to weave your own willow basket.
- Saturday 12th October 10:30am until 3:30pm
Unit 3a, Rose Mills Industrial Estate, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9PS
Want to learn a new skill? Try our half day or full day Taster Sessions. Join us in our Ilminster Workshop, where you will cover the basics of glass cutting and fusing.
- Saturday 12th October 2:00pm until 3:00pm
Somerset Rural Life Museum, Chilkwell Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8DB
Join haute-coture textile artist Liz Clay to hear about her work crafting the impossible in handmade felt.
- Sunday 13th October 10:00am until 3:00pm
Somerset Rural Life Museum, Chilkwell Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8DB
Join local artist Sue Green for an introduction workshop in natural dyeing.
- Thursday 17th October 10:00am until 11:00am + More Dates
The Radnor Hall, Bodenham, SP5 4EQ
Unlock the beauty of Japanese floral artistry at this beginner’s Ikebana trial & Introductory class! Suitable for beginners - all materials + refreshments included.
- Saturday 9th November 10:00am until 4:00pm
Somerset Rural Life Museum, Chilkwell Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8DB
Join glass artist Kate Doig from Firewolf Glass for a copper foiling workshop. You will make make 2-3 colourful light catchers including some birds, flowers and hearts.
- Saturday 16th November 10:00am until 12:30pm
Somerset Rural Life Museum, Chilkwell Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8DB
Create your own unique monoprint in this fun creative workshop with Jackie Curtis
- Saturday 16th November 2:00pm until 4:30pm
Somerset Rural Life Museum, Chilkwell Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8DB
Join artist-printmaker Jackie Curtis to learn the art of foil printing and create your own nature-based artwork.
- Saturday 30th November 10:00am until 4:00pm
Somerset Rural Life Museum, Chilkwell Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8DB
Learn how to print your own Christmas cards, gift tags or wrapping paper.
- Saturday 7th December 10:30am until 12:30pm
Somerset Rural Life Museum, Chilkwell Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8DB
Learn how to make a stunning Christmas wreath, that can be used as a table centrepiece at your festive feast or hung on your door as a warm welcome to visitors.